AEG FSS62800P User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual 2
Dishwasher
DE Benutzerinformation 25
Geschirrspüler
FSS62800P

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................6
4. CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................... 7
5. PROGRAMMES............................................................................................................7
6. SETTINGS.....................................................................................................................9
7. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................12
8. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 13
9. DAILY USE..................................................................................................................14
10. HINTS AND TIPS..................................................................................................... 16
11. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 18
12. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................20
13. TECHNICAL INFORMATION................................................................................. 23
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance,
carefully read the supplied instructions. The
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manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damages that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons
with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away unless continuously supervised.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away unless continuously supervised.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
the door is open.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
–farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
–by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and
other residential type environments.
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•The operating water pressure (minimum and
maximum) must be between 0.5 (0.05) / 8 (0.8) bar
(MPa)
•Obey the maximum number of 13 place settings.
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•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•Put the cutlery in the cutlery basket with the sharp
ends pointing down or put them in the cutlery drawer
in a horizontal position with the sharp edges down.
•Do not leave the appliance with the open door
unattended to avoid stepping accidentally onto it.
•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
•Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam
to clean the appliance.
•If the appliance has ventilation openings in the base,
they must not be covered e.g. by a carpet.
•The appliance is to be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must
not be reused.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature is less than 0
°C.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Make sure that the appliance is
installed below and adjacent to safe
structures.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the mains plug and to the mains
cable. Should the mains cable need
to be replaced, this must be carried
out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
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• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
• UK and Ireland only. This appliance is
fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is
necessary to change the mains plug
fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362)
fuse.
2.3 Water connection
• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes,
pipes not used for a long time, where
repair work has been carried out or
new devices fitted (water meters,
etc.), let the water flow until it is clean
and clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of
the appliance.
• The water inlet hose has a safety valve
and a sheath with an inner mains
cable.
WARNING!
Dangerous voltage.
• If the water inlet hose is damaged,
immediately close the water tap and
disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre to replace the water
inlet hose.
2.4 Use
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
• Dishwasher detergents are
dangerous. Obey the safety
instructions on the detergent
packaging.
• Do not drink and play with the water
in the appliance.
• Do not remove the dishes from the
appliance until the programme is
complete. Some detergent may
remain on the dishes.
• The appliance can release hot steam
if you open the door while a
programme operates.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
2.5 Service
• To repair the appliance contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children and pets to get closed in the
appliance.
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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11
10
14
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8
1Top spray arm
2Upper spray arm
3Lower spray arm
4Filters
5Rating plate
6Salt container
7Air vent
8Rinse aid dispenser
9Detergent dispenser
10 Comfort Lift basket
11 Release handle
12 Lower basket handle
13 Upper basket
14 Cutlery drawer
3.1 Beam-on-Floor
The Beam-on-Floor is a light that is
displayed on the floor below the
appliance door.
• When the programme starts, a red
light comes on and stays on for the
duration of the programme.
• When the programme is completed, a
green light comes on.
• When the appliance has a
malfunction, the red light flashes.
The Beam-on-Floor is off
when the appliance is
deactivated.
When AirDry is activated
during the drying phase, the
projection on the floor may
not be completely visible. To
see if the cycle has ended,
check the control panel.
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4. CONTROL PANEL
123 4 5 6 7 8 9
1On/off button
2Display
3Delay button
4Program button
5ExtraHygiene button
6TimeSaver button
7XtraDry button
8Reset button
9Indicators
4.1 Indicators
Indicator Description
Salt indicator. It is on when the salt container needs refilling.
Rinse aid indicator. It is on when the rinse aid dispenser needs refilling.
End indicator. It is on when the programme is completed.
5. PROGRAMMES
The numbering of the programmes in
the table (P1, P2, etc.) reflects their
sequence on the control panel.
The order of the programmes in the
table may not reflect their sequence on
the control panel.
Programme Degree of soil
Type of load
Programme phases Options
P1
1)
• Normal soil
• Crockery and
cutlery
• Prewash
• Wash 50 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• ExtraHygiene
• XtraDry
P2
2)
• All
• Crockery, cut-
lery, pots and
pans
• Prewash
• Wash from 45 °C to 70
°C
• Rinses
• Dry
• ExtraHygiene
• XtraDry
P3
3)
• Heavy soil
• Crockery, cut-
lery, pots and
pans
• Prewash
• Wash 70 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• ExtraHygiene
• TimeSaver
• XtraDry
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Programme Degree of soil
Type of load
Programme phases Options
P5
4)
• Normal or light
soil
• Delicate crock-
ery and glass-
ware
• Wash 45 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• XtraDry
P4
5)
• Fresh soil
• Crockery and
cutlery
• Wash 60 °C
• Rinses
• ExtraHygiene
• XtraDry
P6
6)
• Normal soil
• Crockery and
cutlery
• Prewash
• Wash 50 °C
• Rinses
• Dry
• XtraDry
1) This programme offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cut-
lery with normal soil. This is the standard programme for test institutes.
2) The appliance senses the degree of soil and the quantity of items in the baskets. It automatically ad-
justs the temperature and quantity of water as well as the wash duration.
3) This programme is designed to wash heavily soiled items with high water pressure and at a high tem-
perature.
4) This programme controls the temperature of the water to provide special care for delicate items,
glassware in particular.
5) This programme is suitable for washing a load or a half load with fresh or light soil in a short time.
6) This is the most silent programme. The wash pump works at a very low speed to reduce the noise
generated by the appliance. Due to the low speed, the programme duration is long.
5.1 Consumption values
Programme 1) Water
(l)
Energy
(kWh)
Duration
(min)
P1 11 0.921 235
P2 8 - 15 0.7 - 1.7 46 - 170
P3 12.5 - 14.5 1.4 - 1.7 170 - 190
P5 12 - 14 0.8 - 1.0 82 - 92
P4 10 0.9 30
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Programme 1) Water
(l)
Energy
(kWh)
Duration
(min)
P6 12 - 13 1.1 - 1.3 230 - 250
1) The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options and the
quantity of dishes can change the values.
5.2 Information for test
institutes
To receive the necessary information for
conducting performance tests (e.g.
according to EN60436), send an email to:
[email protected]
In your request please include the
product number code (PNC) found on
the rating plate.
For any other questions regarding your
dishwasher please refer to the service
book provided with your appliance.
6. SETTINGS
6.1 Programme selection
mode and user mode
When the appliance is in programme
selection mode it is possible to set a
programme and to enter user mode.
Settings available in the user mode:
• The level of water softener according
to the water hardness.
• Activation or deactivation of the rinse
aid empty notification.
• The level of rinse aid according to the
required dosage.
• Activation or deactivation of the
acoustic signal for the end of a
programme.
• Activation or deactivation of AirDry.
As the appliance stores the saved
settings, there is no need to configure
it before every cycle.
How to set the programme
selection mode
The appliance is in programme selection
mode when the display shows the
programme number P1.
After activation, the appliance is in
programme selection mode by default. If
not, set the programme selection mode
the following way:
Press and hold Reset until the appliance
is in programme selection mode.
How to enter user mode
Make sure the appliance is in
programme selection mode.
To enter the user mode, press and hold
simultaneously and until the
indicators , , , and flash
and the display is blank.
6.2 The water softener
The water softener removes minerals
from the water supply, which would have
a negative effect on the washing results
and on the appliance.
The higher the content of these minerals,
the harder your water is. Water hardness
is measured in equivalent scales.
The water softener should be adjusted
according to the hardness of the water in
your area. Your local water authority can
advise you on the hardness of the water
in your area. It is important to set the
right level of the water softener to assure
good washing results.
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Water hardness
German de-
grees (°dH)
French degrees
(°fH)
mmol/l Clarke de-
grees
Water softener lev-
el
47 - 50 84 - 90 8.4 - 9.0 58 - 63 10
43 - 46 76 - 83 7.6 - 8.3 53 - 57 9
37 - 42 65 - 75 6.5 - 7.5 46 - 52 8
29 - 36 51 - 64 5.1 - 6.4 36 - 45 7
23 - 28 40 - 50 4.0 - 5.0 28 - 35 6
19 - 22 33 - 39 3.3 - 3.9 23 - 27 5 1)
15 - 18 26 - 32 2.6 - 3.2 18 - 22 4
11 - 14 19 - 25 1.9 - 2.5 13 - 17 3
4 - 10 7 - 18 0.7 - 1.8 5 - 12 2
<4 <7 <0.7 < 5 1 2)
1) Factory setting.
2) Do not use salt at this level.
Regardless of the type of detergent
used, set the proper water hardness
level to keep the salt refill indicator
active.
Multi-tabs containing salt
are not effective enough to
soften hard water.
How to set the water softener
level
Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press .
• The indicators , , and
are off.
• The indicator still flashes.
• The display shows the current
setting: e.g. = level 5.
2. Press repeatedly to change the
setting.
3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
6.3 The rinse aid empty
notification
The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes
without streaks and stains. It is
automatically released during the hot
rinse phase.
When the rinse aid chamber is empty,
the rinse aid indicator is turned on
notifying to refill rinse aid. If the drying
results are satisfactory while using multi-
tablets only, it is possible to deactivate
the notification for refilling rinse aid.
However, for best drying performance,
always use rinse aid.
If standard detergent or multi-tablets
without rinse aid are used, activate the
notification to keep the rinse aid refill
indicator active.
How to deactivate the rinse
aid empty notification
Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press .
• The indicators , , and
are off.
• The indicator still flashes.
• The display shows the current
setting.
– = the rinse aid empty
notification is deactivated.
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– = the rinse aid empty
notification is activated.
2. Press to change the setting.
3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
6.4 The rinse aid level
It is possible to set the released quantity
of rinse aid between level 1 (minimum
quantity) and level 6 (maximum quantity).
Level 0 deactivates the rinse aid
dispenser and no rinse aid is released.
Factory setting: level 4.
How to set the rinse aid level
Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press .
• The indicators , , and
are off.
• The indicator continues to
flash.
• The display shows the current
setting: e.g. = level 4.
– The levels of rinse aid range
from 0A to 6A where level 0A
means rinse aid is not used.
2. Press repeatedly to change the
setting.
3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
6.5 Acoustic signals
Acoustic signals sound when a
malfunction of the appliance occurs. It is
not possible to deactivate these acoustic
signals.
There is also an acoustic signal that
sounds when the programme is
completed. By default this acoustic
signal is deactivated but it is possible to
activate it.
How to activate the acoustic
signal for the end of
programme
Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press .
• The indicators , , and
are off.
• The indicator still flashes.
• The display shows the current
setting.
– = the acoustic signal is
deactivated.
– = the acoustic signal is
activated.
2. Press to change the setting.
3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
6.6 AirDry
AirDry improves the drying results with
less energy consumption.
During the drying phase, the
door opens automatically
and remains ajar.
CAUTION!
Do not try to close the
appliance door within 2
minutes after automatic
opening. This can cause
damage to the appliance.
If, afterwards, the door is
closed for another 3
minutes, the running
programme ends.
AirDry is automatically activated with all
programmes excluding (if
applicable).
To improve the drying performance refer
to the XtraDry option or activate AirDry.
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CAUTION!
If children have access to the
appliance, it is advised to
deactivate AirDry as opening
the door may pose a danger.
How to deactivate AirDry
Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press .
• The indicators , , and
are off.
• The indicator still flashes.
• The display shows the current
setting.
– = AirDry is deactivated.
– = AirDry is activated.
2. Press to change the setting.
3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.
7. OPTIONS
Desired options must be
activated every time before
you start a programme.
It is not possible to activate
or deactivate options while a
programme is running.
Not all options are
compatible with each other.
If you select non compatible
options, the appliance
automatically deactivates
one or more of them. Only
the indicators of the still
active options are on.
If an option is not applicable
to a programme, the related
indicator is off or it flashes
quickly for a few seconds
and then goes out.
Activating options can affect
the water and energy
consumption as well as the
programme duration.
7.1 XtraDry
Activate this option to boost the drying
performance.
XtraDry is a permanent option for all
programmes other than . It is
automatically activated in next cycles.
This configuration can be changed at any
time.
Every time is
activated, XtraDry is off and
needs to be chosen
manually.
Activating XtraDry deactivates TimeSaver
and vice versa.
How to activate XtraDry
Press .
The related indicator is on.
The display shows the updated
programme duration.
7.2 TimeSaver
The TimeSaver allows to reduce the
duration of a selected programme by
approximately 50%.
The washing results are the same as with
the normal programme duration. The
drying results can decrease.
This option increases the pressure and
the temperature of the water. The
washing and the drying phases are
shorter.
By default, TimeSaver is off, but it is
possible to activate it manually. This
option cannot be combined with
XtraDry.
How to activate TimeSaver
Press .
The related indicator is on.
The display shows the updated
programme duration.
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7.3 ExtraHygiene
This option provides better hygiene
results by keeping the temperature at 70
°C for at least 10 minutes during the last
rinsing phase.
How to activate ExtraHygiene
Press .
The related indicator is on.
The display shows the updated
programme duration.
8. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Make sure that the current level of
the water softener agrees with the
hardness of the water supply. If
not, adjust the level of the water
softener.
2. Fill the salt container.
3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
4. Open the water tap.
5. Start a programme to remove any
processing residuals that can still be
inside the appliance. Do not use
detergent and do not load the
baskets.
After starting a programme, it may take
up to 5 minutes for the appliance to
recharge the resin in the water softener.
It seems that the appliance is not
working. The washing phase starts only
after this procedure is completed. The
procedure is repeated periodically.
8.1 The salt container
CAUTION!
Use rough salt designed for
dishwashers only. Fine salt
increases the risk of
corrosion.
The salt is used to recharge the resin in
the water softener and to assure good
washing results in daily use.
How to fill the salt container
Make sure that the Comfort
Lift basket is empty and
locked in the raised position.
1. Turn the cap of the salt container
counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Put 1 litre of water in the salt
container (only for the first time).
3. Fill the salt container with dishwasher
salt (until it is full).
4. Carefully shake the funnel by its
handle to get the last granules
inside.
5. Remove the salt around the opening
of the salt container.
6. Turn the cap of the salt container
clockwise to close the salt container.
CAUTION!
Water and salt can come out
of the salt container when
you fill it. After you fill the
salt container, immediately
start the shortest
programme to prevent
corrosion. Do not put dishes
in the baskets.
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8.2 How to fill the rinse aid
dispenser
AB
C
CAUTION!
Only use rinse aid designed
specifically for dishwashers.
1. Open the lid (C).
2. Fill the dispenser (B) until the rinse
aid reaches the marking ''MAX''.
3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an
absorbent cloth to prevent excessive
foam formation.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the lid
locks into position.
Fill the rinse aid dispenser
when the indicator (A) is
clear.
9. DAILY USE
1. Open the water tap.
2. Press the on/off button to activate
the appliance.
Make sure that the appliance is in
programme selection mode.
• If the salt indicator is on, fill the
salt container.
• If the rinse aid indicator is on, fill
the rinse aid dispenser.
3. Load the baskets.
4. Add the detergent.
5. Set and start the correct programme
for the type of load and the degree
of soil.
9.1 Comfort Lift
CAUTION!
Do not sit on the rack or put
excessive pressure on the
locked basket.
CAUTION!
Do not exceed the max load
capacity of 18 kg.
CAUTION!
Make sure that items do not
stick out of the basket frame
as it can cause damage to
the items and the Comfort
Lift mechanism.
The Comfort Lift mechanism allows to lift
the lower rack up (to the second rack
level) and put it down to load and unload
dishes easily.
To load or unload the lower basket:
1. Lift the basket by pulling the rack out
of the dishwasher by the basket
handle. The trigger handle should
not be used.
The basket is automatically locked on the
upper level.
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2. Carefully place items in the basket or
remove them (refer to Basket
loading leaflet).
3. Lower the basket by connecting the
trigger handle with the basket frame
as shown below. Lift the trigger
handle completely and the basket
handle slightly until the basket is
disengaged on both sides.
Once the basket is unlocked, push
the rack down. The mechanism
returns to its default position on the
lower level.
There are two ways of lowering the
basket depending on the loading:
• If there is a full load of plates,
slightly push the basket down.
• If the basket is empty or half-
loaded, press the basket down.
9.2 Using the detergent
AB
C
CAUTION!
Only use detergent
specifically designed for
dishwashers.
1. Press the release button (A) to open
the lid (C).
2. Put the detergent, in powder or
tablets, in the compartment (B).
3. If the programme has a prewash
phase, put a small quantity of
detergent on the inner part of the
appliance door.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the lid
locks into position.
9.3 Setting and starting a
programme
Starting a programme
1. Keep the appliance door ajar.
2. Press the on/off button to activate
the appliance. Make sure that the
appliance is in programme selection
mode.
3. Press repeatedly until the display
shows the number of the chosen
programme. The display shows the
programme number for
approximately 3 seconds and then
shows the programme duration.
4. Set the applicable options.
5. Close the appliance door to start the
programme.
Starting a programme with
delay start
1. Set a programme.
2. Press repeatedly until the display
shows the desired delay time (from 1
to 24 hours).
The indicator is on.
3. Close the appliance door to start the
countdown.
During the countdown, it is possible to
increase the delay time but not to
change the programme and options.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts.
Opening the door while the
appliance operates
Opening the door while a programme is
running stops the appliance. It may affect
the energy consumption and the
programme duration. After closing the
door, the appliance continues from the
point of interruption.
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If the door is opened for
more than 30 seconds
during the drying phase, the
running programme ends. It
does not happen if the door
is opened by AirDry
function.
Cancelling the delay start while
the countdown operates
When you cancel the delay start you
have to set the programme and options
again.
Press and hold Reset until the appliance
is in programme selection mode.
Cancelling the programme
Press and hold Reset until the appliance
is in programme selection mode.
Make sure that there is detergent in the
detergent dispenser before you start a
new programme.
End of the programme
When the programme is completed the
display shows 0:00 and the indicator
is on.
All buttons are inactive except for the
on/off button.
1. Press the on/off button or wait for
the Auto Off function to
automatically deactivate the
appliance.
If you open the door before the
activation of Auto Off, the appliance
is automatically deactivated.
2. Close the water tap.
The Auto Off function
This function decreases energy
consumption by deactivating
automatically the appliance when it is not
operating.
The function comes into operation:
• 5 minutes after the completion of the
programme.
• After 5 minutes if the programme has
not started.
10. HINTS AND TIPS
10.1 General
Follow the hints below to ensure optimal
cleaning and drying results in daily use
and to help you protect the environment.
• Remove larger residues of food from
the dishes into the waste bin.
• Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand.
When needed, select a programme
with a prewash phase.
• Always use the whole space of the
baskets.
• Make sure that items in the baskets
do not touch or cover each other.
Only then can the water completely
reach and wash the dishes.
• You can use dishwasher detergent,
rinse aid and salt separately or you
can use the multi-tablets (e.g. ''All in
1''). Follow the instructions on the
packaging.
• Select a programme according to the
type of load and the degree of soil.
offers the most efficient use of
water and energy consumption.
10.2 Using salt, rinse aid and
detergent
• Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent
for dishwasher. Other products can
cause damage to the appliance.
• In areas with hard and very hard water
we recommend to use plain
dishwasher detergent (powder, gel,
tablets containing no additional
agents), rinse aid and salt separately
for optimal cleaning and drying
results.
• At least once a month run the
appliance with the use of appliance
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cleaner which is particularly suitable
for this purpose.
• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve
with short programmes. To prevent
detergent residues on the tableware,
we recommend that you use the
tablets with long programmes.
• Do not use more than the correct
quantity of detergent. Refer to the
instructions on the detergent
packaging.
10.3 What to do if you want to
stop using multi-tablets
Before you start to use separately
detergent, salt and rinse aid do the
following procedure.
1. Set the highest level of the water
softener.
2. Make sure that the salt and rinse aid
containers are full.
3. Start the shortest programme with a
rinsing phase. Do not add detergent
and do not load the baskets.
4. When the programme is completed,
adjust the water softener according
to the water hardness in your area.
5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse
aid.
6. Activate the rinse aid empty
notification.
10.4 Loading the baskets
• Use the appliance to wash
dishwasher-safe items only.
• Do not wash in the appliance items
made of wood, horn, aluminium,
pewter and copper.
• Do not wash in the appliance items
that can absorb water (sponges,
household cloths).
• Remove large food residues from
dishes.
• Soak cookware with burnt-on food
before washing it in the appliance.
• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and
pans) with the opening facing
downwards.
• Make sure that glasses do not touch
each other.
• Put light items in the upper basket.
Make sure that the items do not move
freely.
• Put cutlery and small items in the
cutlery drawer.
• Make sure that the spray arms can
move freely before you start a
programme.
10.5 Before starting a
programme
Before you start the selected
programme, make sure that:
• The filters are clean and correctly
installed.
• The cap of the salt container is tight.
• The spray arms are not clogged.
• There is enough salt and rinse aid
(unless you use multi-tablets).
• The arrangement of the items in the
baskets is correct.
• The programme is suitable to the
type of load and the degree of soil.
• The correct quantity of detergent is
used.
10.6 Unloading the baskets
1. Let the tableware cool down before
you remove it from the appliance.
Hot items can be easily damaged.
2. First remove items from the lower
basket, then from the upper basket.
After the programme is
completed, water can still
remain on the inside
surfaces of the appliance.
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11. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Before maintenance,
deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug
from the main socket.
Dirty filters and clogged
spray arms decrease the
washing results. Make a
check regularly and, if
necessary, clean them.
11.1 Cleaning the filters
The filter system is made of 3 parts.
C
B
A
1. Turn the filter (B) counterclockwise
and remove it.
2. Remove the filter (C) out of filter (B).
3. Remove the flat filter (A).
4. Wash the filters.
5. Make sure that there are no residues
of food or soil in or around the edge
of the sump.
6. Put back in place the flat filter (A).
Make sure that it is correctly
positioned under the 2 guides.
7. Reassemble the filters (B) and (C).
8. Put back the filter (B) in the flat filter
(A). Turn it clockwise until it locks.
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CAUTION!
An incorrect position of the
filters can cause bad
washing results and damage
to the appliance.
11.2 Cleaning the upper spray
arm
We recommend to clean the upper spray
arm regularly to prevent soil from
clogging the holes.
Clogged holes can cause unsatisfactory
washing results.
1. Pull out the upper basket.
2. To detach the spray arm from the
basket, press the spray arm upwards
and simultaneously turn it clockwise.
3. Wash the spray arm under running
water. Use a thin pointed tool, e.g. a
toothpick, to remove particles of soil
from the holes.
4. To install the spray arm back, press
the spray arm upwards and
simultaneously turn it
counterclockwise until it locks into
place.
11.3 External cleaning
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth.
• Only use neutral detergents.
• Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.
11.4 Internal cleaning
• Carefully clean the appliance,
including the rubber gasket of the
door, with a soft damp cloth.
• To maintain the performance of your
appliance, use a cleaning product
designed specifically for dishwashers
at least once a month. Carefully follow
the instructions on the packaging of
the product.
• Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, sharp tools,
strong chemicals, scourer or solvents.
• Using short-duration programmes
regularly can cause grease and
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limescale buildup inside the
appliance. Run long-duration programmes at least twice a month to prevent the buildup.
12. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Improper repair of the
appliance may pose a
danger to the safety of the
user. Any repairs must be
performed by qualified
personnel.
The majority of problems that may
occur can be solved without the need
to contact an Authorised Service
Centre.
Refer to the below table for information
on possible problems.
With some problems, the display shows
an alarm code.
Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution
You cannot activate the ap-
pliance.
• Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the
mains socket.
• Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse
box.
The programme does not
start.
• Make sure that the appliance door is closed.
• If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the
end of the countdown.
• The appliance recharges the resin inside the water soft-
ener. The duration of the procedure is approximately 5
minutes.
The appliance does not fill
with water.
The display shows or
.
• Make sure that the water tap is open.
• Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not
too low. For this information, contact your local water
authority.
• Make sure that the water tap is not clogged.
• Make sure that the filter in the inlet hose is not clogged.
• Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends.
The appliance does not
drain the water.
The display shows .
• Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged.
• Make sure that the filter in the outlet hose is not clog-
ged.
• Make sure that the interior filter system is not clogged.
• Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends.
The anti-flood device is on.
The display shows .
• Close the water tap and contact an Authorised Service
Centre.
The appliance stops and
starts more times during op-
eration.
• It is normal. It provides optimal cleaning results and en-
ergy savings.
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